General Motors' Executives Named 'Detroit's Enterprising Women'

Lowery, Dingell Receive Honors For Barrier Breaking, Community Service By Detroit Historical Society

DETROIT October 6, 2004; The Detroit Historical Society named General Motors' executives Elizabeth A. Lowery, vice president, Environment and Energy, and Deborah Dingell, executive director, Community & Government Relations and vice chair, GM Foundation to its list of Detroit's Enterprising Women. The two GM executives were among 22 southeast Michigan businesswomen being honored at a special luncheon today in Dearborn, Mich.

Lowery was named a "barrier breaker," for her leadership at GM and her approach as the company's chief environmental officer, as well as her commitment to causes furthering the advancement of women, such as serving as chair of the Women's Leadership Forum of the Women's Economic Club. Dingell was honored as a "community servant" for her leadership of various local, non-profit initiatives and for her work to improve the overall community in southeastern Michigan.

"It is an honor be in the company of so many extraordinary businesswomen," said Lowery. "I am particularly passionate about causes that aid women in reaching their potential, both professionally and personally, and this award exemplifies the far-reaching and impactful influence women can have on business, government and society."

The awards are the local tie-in to the national touring exhibit, "Enterprising Women: 250 Years of American Business", which spans 250 years and highlights 40 women entrepreneurs. The exhibition shows how women's history has been woven into the story of American business through artifacts, written correspondence and interactive displays.

"Joining the stellar group of women receiving this award is an honor for me, both professionally and personally," said Dingell. "Our collective success is a tribute to the many courageous women who came before us-women who helped build this community, opened doors wider, and made a real difference for future generations to fulfill their ambitions. We owe these enterprising women a debt of gratitude."

"Enterprising Women" opens to the public on Saturday, October 16, 2004, at the Detroit Historical Museum and is scheduled to run through January 9, 2005. It is the exhibit's only stop in the Midwest and the finale of a six-city tour, which began October 2002. Its prior stops were Boston; New York; Atlanta; Washington, D.C.; and Los Angeles.